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Billion Dollar SellersHow to beat your competition with RufusDate: Monday, November 24th, 2025
Summary: Kevin King discusses Amazon's Rufus AI revolution, how to optimize for AI-driven search, sponsored prompts in Rufus, the Amy Wees Rufus optimization method, and Amazon's strategic positioning against ChatGPT and other AI shopping tools.
Key points discussed:
Amazon's Rufus AI assistant and "Researched-by-AI" sections in search results
How external authoritative sources now impact Amazon visibility
Influencer storefronts and TikTok favorites as new ranking factors
Amazon's sponsored prompts in Rufus - the future of advertising
Amy Wees's winning Rufus optimization strategy from Nick Penev's Hack Contest
Step-by-step SOP for competitive analysis...
2025-11-2421 minBillion Dollar SellersHow to wipe out your competition in one shot
May 15th, 2025 Summary: Kevin King discusses Weaponized Compliance, Stack Influence platform for micro-influencer marketing, tariffs' impact on US manufacturing, the rise of agentic shopping, and Amazon's new AI-powered ad formats.
Key Points Discussed:
Using Weaponized Compliance to remove non-compliant Amazon competitors
How to reach Amazon's first page via micro-influencer collaborations
Why tariffs alone won't bring manufacturing back to the USA
The rise of AI Shopping Agents and agentic shopping trends
Amazon's new AI-driven advertising formats and strategies
Links Mentioned:
Send an email to Paul Rafelson about Weaponized Compliance
Stack Influence Platform (10% off code: BillionDollarSellers)
TikTok: Can money buy...
2025-05-1517 min
Evil Sexy Hamlet PodcastWoman + Yard = CinemaESH is back from spring break with ‘The Woman in the Yard’ (2:04) the latest spring hit to make Andy & Jenna sit back and say, horror movies are cinema, babayyyyy! In the back half, a bunch a cinema’s heaviest hitters, from Kubrick (15:03) to Welles (45:26) to Harron (1:11:53) to Schrader (1:20:13).The Woman in the Yard (2025) Dir. Jaume Collet-Serra* Now in TheatersBarry Lyndon (1975) Dir. Stanley Kubrick* Available to RentF for Fake (1973) Dir. Orson Welles* Streaming on MaxDeath Race 2000 (1975) Dir. Paul Bartel* Streaming on Prime
2025-04-101h 31
Buying Online Businesses PodcastLegal Due Diligence Mistakes To Avoid When Acquiring An E-commerce Business with Paul RafelsonWhen acquiring an e-commerce business, conducting thorough legal due diligence is essential to mitigating risk and ensuring a sound investment. Overlooking critical legal aspects can lead to unforeseen liabilities, intellectual property disputes, or tax complications that may jeopardize the deal. In this episode, Jaryd Krause speaks with Paul Rafelson, a seasoned attorney with over 15 years of experience in corporate law, M&A, intellectual property, and tax matters. A highly regarded expert in the e-commerce space, Rafelson is frequently cited in major news outlets and was the most referenced source in the U.S. government’s investigation into Am...
2025-04-0234 min
Ecommerce RevampedLegal Strategies to Protect Your Ecommerce Business | Paul RafelsonWelcome to the Ecommerce Revamped Podcast, where we share expert insights to help ecommerce businesses succeed in today’s competitive market. In this episode, Paul Rafelson, renowned ecommerce attorney and founder of SellerBasics, reveals essential legal strategies to protect online businesses from legal threats, intellectual property disputes, and compliance risks. Drawing from his experience representing Amazon sellers, DTC brands, and ecommerce entrepreneurs, Paul explains key legal frameworks every seller must understand. From business formation and liability protection to intellectual property enforcement and tax compliance, Paul offers practical advice for navigating complex legal challenges. Whether you’re handling account suspensions, copy...
2025-03-2735 min
The Amazon Strategist ShowHow To Beat Competitors LEGALLY On Amazon!In this episode, John Cavendish talks with Paul Rafelson, Founder of @SellerBasics and Rafelson Law Firm, about how Amazon sellers can beat competitors legally while safeguarding their businesses. As an expert in e-commerce law, Paul shares invaluable insights on leveraging intellectual property (IP) to protect your brand, avoiding costly mistakes, and navigating Amazon's complex compliance policies. Whether you're just starting or scaling your business, understanding these legal strategies can help you outsmart competitors without crossing the line.Key Takeaways:- The power of intellectual property to stand out in a crowded market.- How to u...
2025-03-2140 min
Clear the Shelf with Chris & ChrisAmazon Sellers Beware: The Legal Traps That Could Kill Your BusinessJoin Seller Basics Here: https://cleartheshelf.com/sellerbasics
Amazon sellers, your account is more vulnerable than you think.
IP complaints, suspensions, account holds, and legal disputes—if you don’t know how to protect yourself, you’re playing with fire.
In this episode of the pod, Chris Grant and Chris Racic sit down with Paul Rafelson, a top e-commerce attorney and founder of Seller Basics, to expose the legal pitfalls Amazon sellers face—and how to fight back.
What’s inside t...
2025-02-072h 15
Vintage SandVintage Sand Episode 55: Megalopolis and NecropolisVintage Sand listeners this month will get something of a twofer, a BOGO episode. Since we really have not had the chance to do a full necrology since July, Michael takes the time to relate the accomplishments of some very bright lights in the film business that have gone out over the past four months. These include artists who leave behind a great legacy and holes that can never really be filled, including people like Dame Maggie Smith, James Earl Jones and Alain Delon.
Before we get to that point, though, we begin with a very different kind of eulogy...
2024-11-221h 29
Ecomm BreakthroughSurviving the Amazon Purge: How to Thrive Amidst the Chaos with Paul RafelsonPaul is an experienced attorney with nearly 20 years in complex tax, litigation and M&A matters. Paul is also a trusted resource in the eCom world, regularly quoted in the press on matters involving Amazon and eCommerce, and was the most-cited resource in the House Antitrust Committee’s report on Amazon’s business practices.Highlight Bullets> Here’s a glimpse of what you would learn…. Current challenges faced by Amazon sellers, particularly the "purge" of resellers.Increased scrutiny on invoices and sourcing requirements imposed by Amazon.Rising fees and their impact on sellers' profit ma...
2024-11-0558 min
SharkPreneurNavigating the Legal Landscape of E-CommerceNavigating the Legal Landscape of E-CommercePaul Rafelson, Rafelson Law– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 1007 Paul RafelsonPaul Rafelson was the most-cited resource in the Congressional Antitrust Investigation into Amazon's mistreatment of sellers on the platform. He is the Founding Lawyer at Rafelson Law, the #1 go-to law firm for online businesses facing legal challenges and digital sellers looking for the best deal when exiting their businesses.In 2021, they facilitated 60+ online business exits realizing over $238M for their clients. Paul is the Founder of SellerBasics.com, the fi...
2023-12-2719 min
Startup HustleProtecting Global Small Businesses on AmazonJoin Andrew Morgans and Paul Rafelson, Founder of Rafelson Law Firm, as they delve into safeguarding global small businesses on Amazon. Discover how Amazon and e-commerce propel small businesses to scale, why government regulation should target Amazon, not the sellers, and how FBA democratizes e-commerce. Plus, Paul underscores the importance of e-commerce sellers engaging in legal conversations.
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This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:
https://fullscale.io
Learn more about Rafelson Law Firm...
2023-11-2951 min
Selling From The BeachAmazon Legal and Private Label Exit Questions with Paul Rafelson from Seller BasicsWhat should I do about these letters I get from "brand potection" companies? Will they sue me? Should I just trash them? What could I sell my amazon private label business for? How are deals like that usually set up? Do I need to set up sales taxes for my Shopify store? If you find yourself asking these questions then this eposide will have answers for you! I sit down with lawyer Paul Rafelson from Seller Basics.com and just rapid fire talk about these issues with super realistic answers. We cover a lot of common amazon selling questions and hop...
2023-11-081h 25
WBSRocks: Business Growth with Enterprise Software and Digital TransformationWBSP531: Grow Your Business by Learning Why Trademarks are Critical for eCommerce Merchants w/ Paul RafelsonSend us a textThere is always a fine line in running a business. eCommerce businesses take trademark and IP issues very lightly until they are involved in a transaction where business buyers might see them as a risk if their brand assets are not protected. eCommerce merchants take these issues lightly as they don’t understand what’s necessary to protect vs. what may be overkill. So, what does an eCommerce merchant need to know about protecting assets that matter the most during business transactions?In today's episode, our guest, Paul Rafelson, discusses why trad...
2023-10-2449 min
Seller Sessions Amazon FBA and Private LabelAmazon AntiTrust Lawsuit Roundtable with Steve Simonson, Tim Jordan, Adam Hiest, Liran Hirschkorn and Paul RafelsonAmazon AntiTrust Lawsuit Roundtable with Steve Simonson, Tim Jordan, Adam Hiest, Liran Hirschkorn and Paul Rafelson Today, I am joined by Steve Simonson, Tim Jordan, Adam Hiest, Liran Hirschkorn and Paul Rafelson. The topic of this roundtable is the lawsuit filed by the FTC which has been gaining momentum over the last few days. Key parts of the lawsuit Anti-Discounting Measures: Amazon's fair pricing policy makes it impossible for sellers to offer lower prices on competing platforms. Prime Eligibility: It's claimed that Amazon...
2023-09-2948 min
The Quiet Light PodcastEcommerce Law Representation Made Easy With Rafelson LawPaul Rafelson is a Partner at Rafelson Law, a firm that understands the unique needs of e-commerce entrepreneurs. They bring the expertise that helps companies expand and protect their assets from the challenges they face. With 15-plus years of experience in complex tax, litigation, and M&A matters, he is a trusted resource, frequently quoted in the press about Amazon and e-commerce intricacies. Before private practice, Paul worked in-house at some of the world's largest companies, including Microsoft, Walmart, and General Electric. In addition, he is the Founder of SellerBasics, the Chairman of the Online Merchants Guild, a...
2023-09-2644 min
eCom@One with Richard HillE156: Paul Rafelson - Licensing and Trademarks: Safeguarding Your eCommerce Business' Value and IntegrityPaul Rafelson is the Partner and Founder at Rafelson Law PLLC, the Entrepreneur's Law Firm. They were born out of the idea that today's leading entrepreneurs deserve legal talent once reserved for large corporations.
Their attorneys are dedicated to using their experience and education to help your business succeed in today's global eCommerce driven economy.
In this episode, Paul dives into the crucial topic of intellectual property and legal issues that eCommerce sellers encounter in the ever-evolving world of online business.
He shares his expertise on trademarks, copyrights, and patents, shedding light on th...
2023-08-2850 min
FilmcourageThe Authentic Actor: The Art and Business of Being Yourself - Michael LaskinWant to see the video version of this podcast? Please visit Youtube here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYOKr5S4YvU
0:00 - Talent Cannot Be Taught
9:05 - Most People Don't Want Massive Success
22:12 - It Takes Most Actors 20 Years To Learn This Lesson
41:22 - How To Boost Confidence
53:30 - What Happens When an Actor Faces a "Bad Script"?
1:11:25 - Why An Acting Audition Is The Real Job
1:25:43 - This Is What Stops An Actor From Getting Into Character
1:36:50 - If You Put Business First You'll Never Be An Artist
BUY THE BOOK - THE AUTHENTIC ACTOR: The Art and...
2023-08-112h 09
eCommerce PodcastMastering Regulations for eCommerce SuccessUnravel the complex world of ecommerce regulations with Paul Rafelson, a seasoned lawyer who's on a mission to help online businesses navigate through the labyrinth of sales tax issues and intellectual property disputes.Here's a summary of the great stuff we cover in this show:Paul shares his views on the importance of understanding tax obligations and legalities for e-commerce businesses. He emphasizes the importance of legal protection for online businesses through legal entities like LLCs or corporations.Conversation about the legal complexities of selling on Amazon and the importance of understanding Amazon's Terms of Service...
2023-07-2752 min
Ecommerce Wizards PodcastSelling an Ecommerce Business: Valuation, Deal Structure, and Legal Pitfalls To AvoidPaul Rafelson is a Partner at Rafelson Law Firm, which focuses exclusively on ecommerce business concerns. With over 15 years of experience, he has in-depth knowledge of tax, litigation, and M&A legal matters and is regularly cited by the press when it comes to Amazon and ecommerce. The House Antitrust Committee used him as a primary resource in its report on Amazon’s business practices. Before his private practice, Paul worked as an in-house attorney at Microsoft, Walmart, and General Electric. He is also a professor at Pace University School of Law in New York, where he te...
2023-05-2547 min
AM/PM Podcast#342 - Meet The Man Who Helped Make Sure Amazon Sellers Don’t Have To Collect Sales Tax – Paul RafelsonIn this episode, we bring someone on the show who has been helping sellers behind the scenes for years on everything from state taxes to seller exits.
2023-05-1140 min
Mondo HollywoodA Look Back At Talent Lost In 2022: Part TwoAn hour of soundtrack music honouring the careers of Gilbert Gottfried, Ray Liotta, Paul Sorvino, Bo Hopkins, Loretta Lynn, Bob Rafelson, Philip Baker Hall and more.Set lists available at www.mondohollywood.ca
2023-01-2257 min
Blockbusters and BirdwalksDeliberate Controversy, a conversation – Part 2: “Last Tango in Paris” (1972)This is the second part of an eight-part series about difficult movies. Part 1 focused on S. Craig Zahler’s “Dragged Across Concrete”. Part 3 will focus on Don Edmonds’s “Ilsa, She Wolf of the SS”. Part 4 will focus on Paul Verhoeven’s “Basic Instinct”. Part 5 will focus on Terry Jones’s “Monty Python’s Life of Brian”. Part 6 will focus on Martin Scorsese’s “Last Temptation of Christ”. Part 7 will focus on Spike Lee’s “Bamboozled”. Part 8 will focus on Dinesh D’Souza's “2000 Mules”.***Referenced media:“A Clockwork Orange” (Stanley Kubrick, 1971)“The Postman Always Rings Twice” (Bob Rafelson, 1981)“Th...
2023-01-2029 min
George Amooti's podcastEpisode 190: Fighting Back Against Brands Abusing Brand Registry With Paul RafelsonAmazon Brand Registry is a great tool for Amazon business owners who want to protect their brand and safeguard their intellectual property. But unfortunately, it can also be abused. Join Scott as he chats with Paul Rafelson about how Amazon sellers can thrive in reselling and fight back against brands that are abusing brand registry. Paul shares powerful strategies that can come in handy during false IP claims and offers Amazon account health support through its affordable program called SellerBasics. Episode Notes: 00:57 - Paul's background 02:03 - Brand Registry 02:41 - Counterfeits 04:31 - Paul's First IP Complaint 05:02 - Why Dealers Hate Resellers 05:36...
2023-01-1731 min
The Smartest Amazon SellerEpisode 190: Fighting Back Against Brands Abusing Brand Registry With Paul RafelsonAmazon Brand Registry is a great tool for Amazon business owners who want to protect their brand and safeguard their intellectual property. But unfortunately, it can also be abused.
Join Scott as he chats with Paul Rafelson about how Amazon sellers can thrive in reselling and fight back against brands that are abusing brand registry. Paul shares powerful strategies that can come in handy during false IP claims and offers Amazon account health support through its affordable program called SellerBasics.
Episode Notes:
00:57 - Paul's background
02:03 - Brand Registry
02:41 - Counterfeits
04:31...
2023-01-1731 min
Tax-Alpha SolutionsEp44: The IRS Will Get Their Pound of Flesh. Part 2Paul Rafelson is an experienced attorney with over 15 years in complex Corporate, Tax Intellectual Property and M&A matters. He is also a trusted resource in the ecom world, regularly quoted in the news on matters involving Amazon and ecommerce. Paul was also the most-cited source of information in the US government's investigation into Amazon’s business practices as it pertains to third-party merchants. Prior to starting a private practice dedicated to the needs of ecommerce businesses, Paul spent the majority of his career in-house at some of the largest companies in the world such as Microsoft, Walmart and General El...
2023-01-1148 min
Tax-Alpha SolutionsEp43: The IRS Will Get Their Pound of Flesh. Part 1Paul Rafelson is an experienced attorney with over 15 years in complex Corporate, Tax Intellectual Property and M&A matters. He is also a trusted resource in the ecom world, regularly quoted in the news on matters involving Amazon and ecommerce. Paul was also the most-cited source of information in the US government's investigation into Amazon’s business practices as it pertains to third-party merchants. Prior to starting a private practice dedicated to the needs of ecommerce businesses, Paul spent the majority of his career in-house at some of the largest companies in the world such as Microsoft, Walmart and General El...
2023-01-1143 min
Empire Flippers PodcastJudge, Jury, and eCommerce: The Laws That Govern Online BusinessMany online business owners assume that because they work online they are exempt from the laws and regulations of different states and countries. Unfortunately, this assumption is not true and can result in unsuspecting sellers finding themselves in hot water with the law. In many cases, the law hasn't caught up to the advancements made in online business which often leads to eCommerce sellers being treated unfairly. It was this injustice that inspired Paul Rafelson to defend eCommerce sellers. Paul is a Partner at Rafelson Law PLLC, a law firm that specializes in eC...
2022-12-231h 10
The Opportunity PodcastJudge, Jury, and eCommerce: The Laws That Govern Online BusinessMany online business owners assume that because they work online they are exempt from the laws and regulations of different states and countries. Unfortunately, this assumption is not true and can result in unsuspecting sellers finding themselves in hot water with the law. In many cases, the law hasn't caught up to the advancements made in online business which often leads to eCommerce sellers being treated unfairly. It was this injustice that inspired Paul Rafelson to defend eCommerce sellers. Paul is a Partner at Rafelson Law PLLC, a law firm that specializes in eC...
2022-12-231h 10
Firing The ManPractical Legal Hygiene for an Amazon Seller with attorney Paul RafelsonPaul Rafelson is an eCommerce law expert and was the most-cited resource in the Congressional Antitrust Investigation into Amazon's mistreatment of sellers on the platform. He is a Founding Partner at Rafelson Shick, the #1 go-to law firm for online businesses facing legal challenges and digital sellers looking for the best deal when exiting their businesses. In 2021, they facilitated 60+ online business exits realizing over $238M for their clients.Paul is also the Founder of Online Merchants Guild (OMG), a trade association that enables thousands of online sellers to voice their concerns on various legal issues affecting them...
2022-12-0652 min
How to Grow your eCommerce Business - Shopify, Amazon, eBay, Google and More!eCommerce Law with Paul Rafelson of Rafelson LawPaul Rafelson Law from Rafelson Law is a specialist in eCommerce Law. In this interview, he gives his opinion on:
Amazon suspensions
Intellectual property disputes
Product Compliance
Ecommerce M&A
Paul also runs a non-profit called the Online Sellers Guild which supports small businesses in their detailing with the tech giants.
2022-11-2055 min
Make Each Click Count Hosted By Andy SplichalImportant Legal Ins and Outs of Operating & Exiting An Online Business with Paul RafelsonThis week features Paul Rafelson, the Founding Partner at Rafelson Law Firm, the #1 go-to law firm for online businesses facing legal challenges and digital sellers looking for the best deal when exiting their businesses. In addition, he is the Founder of the Online Merchants Guild (OMG), a trade association that enables thousands of online sellers to voice their concerns on various legal issues affecting them, where he volunteers in a position as an Executive Director. Finally, he also was the most-cited resource in the Congressional Antitrust Investigation into Amazon's mistreatment of sellers on the platform.Paul discusses...
2022-11-0444 min
The Normals ShowEpisode 82, part 2: All the Death Notices You Can Handle This Week(8/2/22) we briefly talk about Only Murders in the Building on Hulu and The Offer on Paramount+, we mourn the deaths of Tony Sirico (The Sopranos), Paul Sorvino (Goodfellas), Bob Rafelson (Five Easy Pieces, The Monkees, Head, Stay Hungry), Bill Tull (prop master on Late Night with Conan O'Brien/Tonight Show w/Conan/Conan on TBS), Alan Grant (comic book writer), Nichelle Nichols (Star Trek: TOS), David Warner (famous character actor), Tony Dow (Leave It to Beaver), Bill Russell (iconic Celtics player), Pat Carroll (Cruella DeVille, Ursula).
2022-08-1554 minSeller Sessions Amazon FBA and Private LabelThe Legal Side Of Amazon Exits and The Slow Down in 2022The Legal Side Of Amazon Exits and The Slow Down in 2022 Today I chat with Paul Rafelson on how had 2 deals a day coming across his desk from August - December 2021(which doubled in the last two months) and the big drop into 2022. Whilst January was still active deals started to be pulled by February as the bubble started to simmer down. By March, we started to see the dry up and the sponsor activity and visibility disappeared from view. Then came some of the layoffs and some of the aggregators went on pause for new acquisitions...
2022-08-0349 min
SinefilVenedik Film Festivali ve Açık Hava film gösterimi programlarıAçık havada film gösterimi programlarını ve yeni açıklanan Venedik Film Festivali programını konuşuyoruz. Ve geçtiğimiz hafta aramızdan ayrılan ünlü oyuncular David Warner ve Paul Sorvino ile yönetmen ve yapımcı Bob Rafelson'ı anıyoruz.
2022-07-3022 min
The Colin McEnroe ShowThe Nose looks at the art of organizing bookshelves, ‘The Last Movie Stars,’ and moreThis week’s Nose poured gasoline on the tapes and lit them on fire. Armageddon and Deep Impact and Antz and A Bug’s Life in 1998. The Illusionist and The Prestige in 2006. Olympus Has Fallen and White House Down in 2013. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnessand Everything Everywhere All at Once this year. What is the deal with Hollywood sometimes putting out multiple movies about the same thing at the same time? And: How do you organize your bookshelves? By subject? Author? Title? Color? Size? …Not at all? And finally: The Last Movie...
2022-07-2949 min
WKOK Sunrise7/29/22 WKOK Sunrise: Movie Mike McGranaghan with his review of ‘Nope,’ and in entertainment news, he’ll discuss the death of Bob Rafelson, and Paul Sorvino. Also, two Avenger movies in 2025Mike McGranaghan, professional movie critic, women-in-cinema advocate, author, and prolific Tweeter…with his review of ‘Nope,’ and a mini reviews of ‘Not Okay,’ In entertainment news, he’ll discuss the death of Bob Rafelson, and Paul Sorvino. Also, two Avengers films will be made.
2022-07-2911 minNewsradio 1070 WKOK7/29/22 WKOK Sunrise: Movie Mike McGranaghan with his review of ‘Nope,’ and in entertainment news, he’ll discuss the death of Bob Rafelson, and Paul Sorvino. Also, two Avenger movies in 2025Mike McGranaghan, professional movie critic, women-in-cinema advocate, author, and prolific Tweeter…with his review of ‘Nope,’ and a mini reviews of ‘Not Okay,’ In entertainment news, he’ll discuss the death of Bob Rafelson, and Paul Sorvino. Also, two Avengers films will be made.
2022-07-2911 min
Film SoceyologyDavid, Mary, Bob & PaulHost Matthew Socey pays tribute to actors David Warner, Mary Alice, filmmaker Bob Rafelson and actor Paul Sorvino.
2022-07-2900 min
On the RadarOn The Radar #145NBA News, NFL News, MLB News, WNBA News, NHL News, Coronavirus impact on the sports & entertainment, Sci-Fi's Resident Alien, a Farewell to Dwight Smith, Kevin Rooney, Bobbie Faye Ferguson, Melanie Rauscher, Bob Rafelson, Juan Alicea, David Warner & Paul Sorvino.
2022-07-2833 min
The Brand Podcast114 - Amazon FBA Multiples Have TankedPaul Rafelson of https://ecomattorneys.com/ joins me to discuss the current state of exits for 2022 and offers advice to sellers wanting to exit around deal structure. We also touch on Amzon Buy with Prime and a theory and why Amazon is offering this.
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2022-06-131h 01
The Zack Franklin Show - Amazon FBA, Ecommerce, and MarketingPaul Rafelson of EcomLaw - the Sales Tax Fight, IP, Brokering $260 mil of deals and morePaul Rafelson is a great lawyer and also a former Amazon seller. He joins today to give us the latest update in the sales tax fight and what sellers need to know about intellectual property. Paul and his team have worked on more than $260 million of business exits in the last year and break down some of the tips, tricks, and trends in the M and A space. Paul's Links: www.Sellerbasics.comwww.ecom.lawOnline Merchants GuildCheck out show notes and more at www.seller.deals
2022-06-0657 min
You Must Remember ThisErotic 80s | 1981: Neonoir, Body Heat and Postman Always Rings TwiceThe New Hollywood directors of the late 1960s and 70s were the first generation of Hollywood filmmakers to grow up studying Hollywood movies as art. In 1981-1982, a number of those directors made actual or virtual remakes of classic Hollywood noir films, including Lawrence Kasdan’s Body Heat, and Bob Rafelson’s The Postman Always Rings Twice; and Paul Schrader’s Cat People. What was the value of revisiting the tropes and narratives of 1940s noirs in the 80s, beyond the fact that the sexual relationships implied in the original movies could now be depicted graphically? Today we’ll talk abo...
2022-04-261h 13
What the Riff Next Gen1967 - January: The Monkees ”More of the Monkees”This second studio album from The Monkees was number 1 on the Billboard 200 for 18 weeks, displacing their debut album to get there. More of the Monkees has been certified quintuple platinum, was the first pop/rock album to be the best selling album of the year in the U.S. – and the third best-selling album of the 60’s.It is also the one that Monkee Michael Nesmith said was “probably the worst album in the history of the world."
The Monkees were originally Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, and Davy Jones. The group was conceived for the TV serie...
2021-11-0825 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1967 - January: The Monkees ”More of the Monkees”This second studio album from The Monkees was number 1 on the Billboard 200 for 18 weeks, displacing their debut album to get there. More of the Monkees has been certified quintuple platinum, was the first pop/rock album to be the best selling album of the year in the U.S. – and the third best-selling album of the 60’s.It is also the one that Monkee Michael Nesmith said was “probably the worst album in the history of the world."
The Monkees were originally Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, and Davy Jones. The group was conceived for the TV serie...
2021-11-0825 min
SellernomicsAmazon Antitrust Legislation and Effects on Sellers? | Paul RafelsonIn this episode of Sellernomics Paul Rafelson of SellerBasics talks about Amazon Antitrust Legislation and Effects on Sellers. Paul Rafelson will also talk about What is Antitrust legislation? How did we get to this point? What could this legislation mean for Amazon and more?
About Paul Rafelson - ecom.law, sellerbasics.com, and onlinemerchantsguild.org
Paul Rafelson is a founding partner in one of the Nation’s leading eCommerce law firms, Rafelson Schick, PLLC (“RS”). As the world of eCommerce has changed the landscape of what it means to be a small-business, and in fact creating...
2021-07-1345 min
Frame FataleEpisodio 13: Asfalto violentoFrame Fatale es un podcast sobre películas no canónicas conducido por Sebastián De Caro y Santiago Calori.
En este decimotercero episodio, nos ocupamos de Asfalto violento (Electra Glide in Blue, 1973) de James William Guercio y, como nos suele ocurrir, hablamos de esa, pero terminamos hablando de todas estas:
Oxford Blues (1984) de Robert Boris, La leyenda del indomable (Cool Hand Luke, 1967) de Stuart Rosenberg, A sangre fría (In Cold Blood, 1967) de Richard Brooks, Butch Cassidy (Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, 1969) de George Roy Hill, Maratón de la muerte (Marathon Man, 1976) de Jo...
2021-05-1049 min
The Brand Podcast87 - Avoid the Pitfalls of Exit Contracts with Paul RafelsonPaul Rafelson of Rafelson Schick joins me in this clubhouse conversation to discuss the ins and outs of negotiating the terms in selling your Amazon business. If you are considering selling now or in the future, this is a must listen to episode.
This episode is brought to you by my Amazon marketing and advertising agency IncrementumDigital.com Email Liran@Incrementumdigital.com to find out how we can grow your brand's sales using the power of Amazon Advertising! Join the E-commerce Mindset Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/ecommercemindsetgroup/ on facebook to continue the conversation and follow Li...
2021-03-261h 42
Awesomers.comAmazon Seller Indictments - WHAT IS IT & WHAT DOES IT MEANhttps://awesomers.com/199
Steve Simonson and Paul Rafelson talk about the news of the Amazon Sellers and agencies that were indicted by the Department of Justice after an exhaustive investigation by the FBI.
The actual indictment is here: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdwa/press-release/file/1317976/download?fbclid=IwAR29kMV5sngTz-vWA1-FOPMJNXin1Reohw_jATWDfUN3aNIMN5x3dVMhW8c
Read the allegations yourself and see why the alleged behaviors are so outrageous.
Here are some of the news links that elaborate on this story:
https://www.ecommercebytes.com/2020/09/19/amazon-reacts-to-federal-indictment-of-seller-consultants/
https://www.engadget.com/amazon-third-party-seller-bribery-scheme-214225399.html
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/amazon-marketplace-fraud-scheme-six-indicted/
https://w...
2020-10-1858 min
Biz Soup Podcast RadioNavigating Through the Perpetual E-Commerce MinefieldPaul Rafelson, Navigating Through the Perpetual E-Commerce Minefield
BizSoup Podcast Radio Episode 073 with John DeBevoise
Paul Rafelson is an attorney who specializes in tax law issues. Paul spent over 12 years defending some of the largest companies in the world from some of the most complex tax matters, in almost every state, as he has spent a substantial amount of his career as in-house tax litigation counsel for some of the world’s largest companies, Microsoft, Walmart and General Electric.
Over the last year, Paul has also been leading the charge in the sales tax legal battle on behalf of online me...
2020-10-1600 min
Fatal AttractionsEpisode 069: The Postman Always Rings TwiceThe gang look another film that has direct ties to classic film noir and hard boiled Hollywood, this time filtered through a more New Hollywood lens in Bob Rafelson's The Postman Always Rings Twice. Night on the Docks - Sax Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2020-10-0244 min
The Professor's Podcast by Howard ThaiTPP013 - Untangling Legal Knots on Amazon with Paul RafelsonWelcome to another season of the Professor's Podcast. Amidst this pandemic, it's kind of difficult, that's why we came up with the Professor's Pandemic live virtual events. The last one was a raging success. So stay tuned because we are about to have another again in November. In this second season of the Professor's Podcast, we will hear some insights from another set of speakers the Professor himself handpicked.
In this episode, Paul Rafelson is going to touch on a little bit about the legal side of Amazon, which a lot of us have gotten tangled up...
2020-09-2252 minThe Brand Podcast39 - Legal Issues Facing Amazon Sellers Today with Paul RafelsonPaul Rafelson is an attorney advocating on behalf of ecommerce and Amazon sellers. In this episode we discuss the current sales tax landscape, price gouging, Amazon Anti trust, Seller's addresses being made public and legal issues Amazon sellers face. You can reach paul at https://ecomattorneys.com/ and sellerbasics.com.
This episode is brought to you by my Amazon ads agency IncrementumDigital.com Email Liran@Incrementumdigital.com to find out how we can grow your brand's sales using the power of Amazon Advertising! Join the E-commerce Mindset Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/ecommercemindsetgroup/ on facebook to c...
2020-08-121h 12
Awesomers.comSeller Sessions DualCast with Paul Rafelson on OMG case winShow Page: https://awesomers.com/193
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Danny and Steve are joined today by Paul Rafelson.Amazon Sellers Celebrate victory against "THE MAN" on Awesomers and Seller Sessions Dualcast.
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2020-07-1759 min
The Smartest Amazon SellerEpisode 54: Online Merchants Guild | What You Can Do To Support Small Businesses with Paul RafelsonToday, we talk with Paul Rafelson, founder of the Online Merchants Guild, a trade association that gives online merchants a voice. We talk about the achievements of this group, including their instrumental role in the launching of the AB-147 bill and fighting for marketplace facilitator’s laws in 39 states. We talk about Amazon’s “scapegoat” approach to price gouging enforcement. We talk about OMG’s unique and valuable services to the seller community, as well as the affordable and important resources offered at https://sellerbasics.com/. We discuss the need for giving small businesses and sellers a voice in legislation, and share...
2020-06-0944 minGeorge Amooti's podcastEpisode 54: Online Merchants Guild | What You Can Do To Support Small Businesses with Paul RafelsonToday, we talk with Paul Rafelson, founder of the Online Merchants Guild, a trade association that gives online merchants a voice. We talk about the achievements of this group, including their instrumental role in the launching of the AB-147 bill and fighting for marketplace facilitator’s laws in 39 states. We talk about Amazon’s “scapegoat” approach to price gouging enforcement. We talk about OMG’s unique and valuable services to the seller community, as well as the affordable and important resources offered at https://sellerbasics.com/. We discuss the need for giving small businesses and sellers a voice in legislation, and share...
2020-06-0944 min
Fatal AttractionsEpisode 061: Black WidowThe gang finally get a look at another of the few films revolving around two female characters: one the femme fatale who kills for money; the other the cop obsessed with stopping her in Bob Rafelson's Black Widow. Night on the Docks - Sax Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2020-03-1337 min
Merch MoneyTell Congress To Make Sales Tax EasierSorry for the short notice! Paul Rafelson brought my attention to an important hearing regarding Sales Tax.
✅Here is his post about it:
Congressional Subcommittee Hearing on Sales Tax: Tell Congress How Sales Tax Has Impacted Your Business by Submitting Written Testimony for the Subcommittee Hearing. Submit by Wednesday, Feb. 26th.
👉https://bit.ly/2VlQoUz
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2020-02-2551 min
Garlic Marketing ShowAn E-Com Lawyer Explains How To Succeed As An Online Retailer in the Amazon AgeIn this week's episode of the Garlic Marketing Show, we talk with Paul Rafelson, an e-commerce lawyer who’s hungry to fight back against Amazon and their increasingly shady online retail tactics.Paul has served as in-house legal counsel for massive global corporations including Microsoft and Walmart. While working as a tax lawyer for General Electric, he started taking on numerous Amazon clients who were being crushed by taxes. Paul’s dedication to fighting against Amazon has led him to the Online Merchants Guild, a nonprofit trade association that advocates for fair e-commerce laws and policies.
2020-01-0848 min
The Ecomcrew Ecommerce PodcastE297: Joining the Fight for Seller Rights with Online Merchants GuildHappy New Years to all of our listeners out there! For today's episode of the Ecomcrew podcast, I have a chat with Paul Rafelson about the Online Merchant's Guild and any updates that came to fruition within the last year. Other than that, we go over various topics that will definitely interest online sellers within the US such as several tax issues, why you should join the Guild, and the influx of China sellers within Amazon. If you're new to the podcast and haven't heard about the Online Merchant's Guild, it is a non-profit organization that gives...
2020-01-0737 min
Awesomers.comAMAZON SELLERS NEWShttps://awesomers.com/140 show page
Steve talked about several news items.
1) Jeff Bezos claims Amazon is getting beat by 3rd party sellers, so stop saying Amazon needs broken up.
Steve shares his views on why that arguement is absolute💩💩!
And he totally ignored this wildly unfair situation positioning their own brands above 3rd party sellers!: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/04/03/amazon-removes-special-promo-spots-for-private-label-products.html
Articles refercing Bezos' letter:
https://www.pymnts.com/amazon/2019/bezos-shareholders-letter-third-party-sellers/
https://www.zdnet.com/article/in-amazon-shareholder-letter-bezos-says-aws-targeting-specialized-databases-for-specialized-workloads/
2) Steve talked about brand analytics and demographics which are a step in the right direction. Amazon did recently talk about the fact they remove...
2019-04-1227 min
Serious Sellers Podcast: Learn How To Sell On Amazon FBA & WalmartNavigating Taxes on Amazon with Paul RafelsonSerious Sellers Podcast EP 16: Bradley Sutton and Paul Rafelson discuss physical presense, tax nexus, and other tax-related worries on sellers' minds.
2019-03-2826 min
Game Changers With Vicki AbelsonHenry Jaglom On Game Changers With Vicki AbelsonNo matter how many times I sit down with Filmmaker Henry Jaglom, he’s always got a slew of new and stupendous stories to tell. This time he shared more than a few which he said he’s never told before, and they’re doozies.
Raised by sophisticated, successful parents, Henry’s mother encouraged his love of theatre, nurturing his creative, empathetic nature, in contrast to his father’s keen business acumen. Showbiz called. First as a comedian with his pal, Ritchie Pryor, then as an actor (Gidget, The Flying Nun). He gave up comedy when Richard was funnier and acting whe...
2018-11-011h 53The Ecomcrew Ecommerce PodcastE170: Wayfair Case Aftermath and What It Means for Online SellersIf you're that person who listens to one podcast a year, this is definitely the episode you should listen to. Together with me are Bernie Thompson and Paul Rafelson, members of the Online Merchants Guild (OMG), a non-profit organization that is working to change the law governing online sales tax collection. This podcast episode focuses on the aftermath of the South Dakota vs Wayfair case and how it has invariably created the so-called economic nexus. This essentially means that the state can now require online sellers to collect state sales tax for online purchases, even if the...
2018-08-0943 min
2018-08-081h 07
Awesomers.comEP 03 - Paul Rafelson - Expert Insights about Taxation and eCommerce LawsAs business owners, we should know how to protect our assets to the best of our interests.
In this episode, Paul Rafelson, a tax attorney and executive director of Online Merchants Guild talk about the legal aspects in running and keeping E-commerce businesses afloat.
Here are more key points in today’s episode:
How the modern economy has outpaced the government and state laws
Expert insights about taxation and E-commerce laws
The revolutionary way Amazon created a portal to the global economy where sellers can compete against giant big-box retailers
And how you can join the fight against ignorance in to...
2018-07-231h 17The Ecomcrew Ecommerce PodcastE136: Online Merchants GuildAs ecommerce entrepreneurs we are used to doing things on our own, with many of us even starting out as solopreneurs. This isolation, and the ability to control our time as a result, has been very attractive for us for a long time. But more recently this very same disconnectedness can lead to our own ruin. One of the issues that rattle us to the bones is online sales tax. States have been salivating on the billions of dollars they could get from online sales and ecommerce steadily grew. They went after the online platforms we sell...
2018-04-1238 min
NoCinéXtra - We blew itLe critique de cinéma Jean-Baptiste Thoret signe un documentaire sur le rêve américain et ce qu’il est devenu à travers le cinéma des années 60’s et 70’s. Grâce à une mosaïque de témoignages, d’archétypes de l’Amérique profonde aux représentants de la classe moyenne en passant par des cinéastes (Tobe Hooper, Bob Rafelson, Michael Mann…), Jean-Baptiste Thoret retrace la route qui relie l’espoir des années 60’s au crash libéral des années 80 et au règne de la finance. Comme un road trip, le voyage est sinueux, on s’arrête et l’on r...
2017-11-0813 min
NoCinéXtra - We blew itLe critique de cinéma Jean-Baptiste Thoret signe un documentaire sur le rêve américain et ce qu’il est devenu à travers le cinéma des années 60’s et 70’s. Grâce à une mosaïque de témoignages, d’archétypes de l’Amérique profonde aux représentants de la classe moyenne en passant par des cinéastes (Tobe Hooper, Bob Rafelson, Michael Mann…), Jean-Baptiste Thoret retrace la route qui relie l’espoir des années 60’s au crash libéral des années 80 et au règne de la finance. Comme un road trip, le voyage est sinueux, on s’arrête et...
2017-11-0813 min
NoCinéXtra - We blew itLe critique de cinéma Jean-Baptiste Thoret signe un documentaire sur le rêve américain et ce qu’il est devenu à travers le cinéma des années 60’s et 70’s. Grâce à une mosaïque de témoignages, d’archétypes de l’Amérique profonde aux représentants de la classe moyenne en passant par des cinéastes (Tobe Hooper, Bob Rafelson, Michael Mann…), Jean-Baptiste Thoret retrace la route qui relie l’espoir des années 60’s au crash libéral des années 80 et au règne de la finance. Comme un road trip, le voyage est sinueux, on s’arrête et l’on r...
2017-11-0813 min